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Munakata Taisha, Henjingu, Kigan-den (Prayer Hall)
〒811-3505 福岡県宗像市田島２３３１
Munakata Taisha (Henjingu) is a shrine long revered as a deity of maritime and traffic safety. It is also known as the birthplace of prayers for new car purchases and traffic safety amulets.
Enshrined deities
Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto
History
One of Japan's oldest shrines, with its origins recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, it has been worshipped since prehistoric times. The three shrines of Okinoshima, Nakatsumiya, and Henjingu are collectively referred to as Munakata Taisha. In 2017, it was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site as part of the 'Shrines and Related Heritage Sites at Munakata and Okinoshima' group.
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Blessings
As a deity of maritime and traffic safety, it attracts devotion for safety on all roads, including land routes, as well as for luck in competitions and contests.
What visitors say
The new Kigan-den (Prayer Hall), completed in 2022, is a beautiful architectural structure combining modern design with a sense of calm. The interior features a space with digital screens and contemporary art. The shrine grounds have a tranquil atmosphere, and the Prayer Hall is located close to the parking lot. It handles traffic safety prayers, Goshuin (shrine calligraphic seal stamps) reception, and co-sponsorship donations.
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